SMITH-GALLO FUNERAL HOME  
GUTHRIE, LOGAN CO, OK
(permission granted)

Claude K. Smith, Jr. – everyone called him “Nick” – was 75 years old. He passed away September 16, 2011 in Guthrie, OK. He was born on June 6, 1936 in Hinton, OK to Claude and Hazel Smith.

Nick was a simple man who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and looked forward to trips to Colorado. He loved the mountains, the wildflowers, and the mountain streams. He and his wife, Donna, built a small house there (along with help from family members). They planned to spend their summers there, but ill health got in the way. (God has his plans for all of us.) He had worked at Tinker Air Force Base for 26 years.

Nick is preceded in death by his parents Claude and Hazel Smith, his daughter Stephanie Moss, nephew Randy Smith, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Smith, brother-in-law Dean Clay, and niece Susan.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Donna Smith of the home; two children Faron Smith of Midwest City, OK and Bridgette Boen of Del City, OK; two sisters Deanna Clay of Oklahoma City, OK and Kay Hendrix of Fort Cobb, OK; two brothers Jim Smith and Jack Smith both of Hinton; brother-in-law Bobby Hendrix of Fort Cobb; sister-in-law Sue Smith of Hinton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Nick was a believer in Christ and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Niles Cemetery in Hinton, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Guthrie.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.